by Jackson Morrison | Nov 12, 2018 | Edible Plants, Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
Image by Health Jade Snake gourds might be the most distinctive and delicious crop most home gardeners have never heard of. Getting its name from the serpentine growth habit, this long, slender squash is a great choice for gardeners and home chefs who are...
by Cameron Linton | Nov 7, 2018 | Education, Gardening, Houseplants
For the experienced gardener and aquarium-keeper, aquaponics is a natural next step. Combining plants with fish allows the excrement from the fish to feed the plants, while the plants clean the water for the fish. You can create a symbiotic environment in your home...
by Siri Undlin | Nov 5, 2018 | Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
The hustle and bustle of the city can be contagious. Everyone’s got somewhere to be, something to do, and people move quickly along the streets and avenues lined with multi-story buildings, apartment complexes and neighborhood shops. But nearby, many cities...
by Jackson Morrison | Oct 25, 2018 | Biology, Edible Plants, Education, Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
Fall is here! The sweaters are warm! The pumpkins are spiced! And leaves are falling from their trees! While many regular gardening activities are winding down, it is the perfect time to begin starting new plants from cuttings. Many of the plants you see every day...
by Cameron Linton | Oct 15, 2018 | Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
As the snow starts to fall across the northern U.S., you may be ready to bring some greenery into your life. Festive plants will help you get into the holiday spirit and stave off seasonal depression during the winter months. If you’re not ready to put up your...
by Cameron Linton | Oct 12, 2018 | Edible Plants, Education, Gardening, Useful Plants
Composting leftover food is great and all, but what if you could make more food come from your table scraps? This isn’t the stuff of dreams for starving college students – it’s real. You can grow plants from table scraps. It’s nice to know where your food...
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